Loft Conversion Ideas

Exeter-based builders CPM (Complete Project Management) have more than two decades’ experience in the loft conversion industry.

As specialists in the field, our skilled tradesmen have successfully completed hundreds of loft conversions in the region.

By turning your unused attic space into a new luxury living space, you could increase your property’s value by up to 15%, according to statistics from the Federation of Master Builders, while making your dream home a reality.

On average, a loft conversion can add between £22,000 and £45,000 to the value of your home, so it’s an investment in your property which will be a potential selling point should you wish to move in the future.

Our skilled tradesmen can convert any type of attic space into the room of your dreams. Read on to find out how.

Low roof loft conversion ideas

If the initial roof space inspection reveals a head height of less than 2.2m, there are two available solutions. The first option would involve removing part or all of the existing roof and rebuilding it to give the required height and structure.

The second would require lowering the ceilings below. In many older properties, ceilings are surprisingly high and can accommodate a loss of height, while leaving sufficient headroom of 2.2m below. To utilise the unused space below, new joists can instead be fitted beneath the existing ceiling level. Our skilled tradesman will advise on the best option for you.

Victorian terrace loft conversion ideas

You can transform your beautiful, yet compact, Victorian terrace house into a spacious family home with a loft conversion, which can add one or more rooms to your existing space, while increasing your property’s value.

Victorian terraced houses are often no wider than a single room plus a corridor, so can be totally transformed by a loft conversion.

Our skilled tradesmen can provide a loft conversion which will not impact on the uniform appearance at the front of your property, ensuring it remains in keeping with the rest of the terrace. We can discuss the best options with you, such as a rear dormer conversion, for example.

For a bungalow

There are a number of different options for converting unused space in your bungalow roof into an extra room.

These include installing centre-pivot roof windows, so your roofline is unaltered; a dormer conversion, which comprises an extension to your existing roof; installing a conversion at the rear of your property, including a flat roof with a back wall, or carrying out a “hip to gable” conversion, ideal for roof space with a small interior volume.

Our skilled tradesmen will be on hand to offer you the best advice on which option is suitable for your home.

Three-bedroom semi-detached loft conversion ideas

If you wish to install a loft conversion in your three-bedroom, semi-detached house, there is a lot of scope for major improvements and the opening up of much more living space.

It is up to the home-owner how much space you wish to create, but as an example, this can enable the creation of around 500 sq ft of living area, realistically enabling you to install two extra bedrooms and a bathroom.

This would add a huge amount of value to your home, effectively converting it into a five-bedroom semi.

We can help you every step of the way with any necessary planning permission applications.

Small loft loft conversion ideas

If you wish to convert a small loft, it will need to be 2.4m at its highest point. This is measured from the apex of your roof to the top of the ceiling boards.

After the conversion, you will need a minimum of 2m final standing room to make it worthwhile.

Dormer windows are one of the best ways to create extra space in a small loft, while you will need to “think vertical”, having storage that goes upwards rather than outwards, or having a shower unit instead of a bath.

Stairs for loft conversion

Your choice of staircase is among the most important decisions, affecting the layout of your upper floor and the loft space itself.

Often, the best place to put a staircase to the loft is above the existing stairs. For example, if you start at the side of the bedroom door and build the stairs upwards along the wall, no extra space is taken away from the first floor living area.

This important decision is something our experts will discuss with you beforehand.